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1990 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall - Campaign #90V200000

 
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1990 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #90V200000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES

WHEN BRAKE AIR LINES AND BATTERY ELECTRICAL CABLES ARE ROUTED THROUGH THE ANGLE BRACKETS ON THE FRAME RAILS, THE LEAF SPRING MAY RUB AGAINST THE BATTERY CABLES OR AIR LINES, CAUSING FRAYING AND EVENTUALLY RUPTURE.

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Vehicle 1990 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL
Manufacturer WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Manufactured between 5/1/1988 - 7/1/1990
Recalled on 12/26/1990
Influenced by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Owners Notified on 11/1/1990
# Affected 196
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Description WHEN BRAKE AIR LINES AND BATTERY ELECTRICAL CABLES ARE ROUTED THROUGH THE ANGLE BRACKETS ON THE FRAME RAILS, THE LEAF SPRING MAY RUB AGAINST THE BATTERY CABLES OR AIR LINES, CAUSING FRAYING AND EVENTUALLY RUPTURE.
Consequences IF THE BATTERY CABLES ARE SUFFICIENTLY FRAYED, THE CABLESMAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN A FIRE. IF THE BRAKE AIR LINES ARERUPTURED OR PUNCTURED, SEVERELY DECREASED BRAKING ABILITY MAY ENSUE.
Corrective action REROUTE BATTERY AND AIR LINE HOSES AWAY FROM THE REAR TRANSMISSION SUPPORT SPRING.
Notes SYSTEM: BATTERY CABLE AND AIR LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR TRANSMISSION SUPPORTSPRING BOLTED TO TOP REAR OF THE TRANSMISSION AND EXTENDING TO THE FRAME RAILS.
See also 1990 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

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1990 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS

1990 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

1990 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM

1990 WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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